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Why Riyadh is the perfect canvas for public art

December 13, 2023582 Views

Noor Riyadh 2023 curators discuss the festival’s themes • This year’s theme ‘The Bright Side of the Desert Moon’ explores light as a unifying force • The festival is curated by Jérôme Sans, Pedro Alonzo, Fahad Bin Naif and Alaa Tarabzouni Noor Riyadh, the world's largest light art festival, has returned to the Saudi capital, transforming it through a series of stunning public installations. Running until December 16, the third edition presents more than 120 artworks by over 100 artists, representing more than 35 countries. Presented by Lead Curator Jérôme Sans and Curators Pedro Alonzo, Fahad Bin Naif and Alaa Tarabzouni this year’s festival theme ‘The Bright Side of the Desert Moon’ explores light as a unifying force that sustains, comforts and connects us all. Artworks are...

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Noor Riyadh lightens up the Saudi Arabian Capital

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December 3, 2023575 Views

• World’s largest annual festival of light and art runs till December 16, 2023, over five hubs • The exhibition ‘Refracted Identities, Shared Futures’ runs concurrently in JAX District • Features over 120 innovative artworks by more than 100 artists from 35 countries Noor Riyadh, the world's largest light art festival, has returned to Saudi Arabia's capital for its third edition from November 30 to December 16, 2023. More than 120 artworks, large-scale installations and immersive projections have lit up the city, bringing art to the people and boosting the creative economy. The event supports the Riyadh Art objective of transforming Riyadh into an awe-inspiring 'gallery without walls', engaging diverse audiences, transcending boundaries, and integrating art into the urban fabri...

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It is the biggest annual festival of light and art in the world

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November 14, 2023542 Views

Artists will create over 120 public light pieces for Noor Riyadh 2023 in Saudi Arabia # Under the theme ‘The Bright Side of The Desert Moon’, Noor Riyadh will showcase more than 120 artworks by over 100 artists from around 35 nationalities, including prominent pieces by Ange Leccia, Bruno Ribeiro, Carsten Höller, Chris Levine, Christopher Bauder, Dana-Fiona Armour, Diana Thater, Drift, Janet Echelman, Iván Argote, Laurent Grasso, Muhannad Shono, Philippe Parreno, Random International, Shoplifter, Superflex, Ugo Schiavi, Zahrah Al Ghamdi and more. # The festival will run from November 30, 2023 until December 16, 2023. The curatorial team is composed of Jérôme Sans as Lead Curator, and Pedro Alonzo, Fahad Bin Naif and Alaa Tarabzouni as Curators. # Running alongside the festival f...

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Noor Riyadh returns for 3rd edition in November

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September 12, 2023669 Views

The annual festival of light and art in Saudi Arabia, announces dates and themes # Noor Riyadh Festival will feature over 120 artworks by more than 100 artists across five hubs in the capital of Saudi Arabia, from November 30 to December 16 # The festival features local and international artists and offers diverse workshops, thought-provoking seminars, and stimulating artistic discussions. # The curatorial team of the Noor Riyadh 2023 festival is composed of Jérôme Sans as Lead Curator, Pedro Alonzo, Fahad Bin Naif and Alaa Tarabzouni as Curators. # For the Noor Riyadh exhibition, which runs concurrently with the festival starting November 30, 2023 until March 2, 2024, Neville Wakefield will be Lead Curator and Maya Al Athel, Curator. Noor Riyadh, the Largest Light Ar...